Abstract

CONCEPT OF VIRUDDHA AHAR W.S.R. TO ABHISHYANDI GUNA.

Dr. Rajesh V. Sawai*, Dr. Santosh T. Jatale, Dr. Dipali U. Suke, Dr. Sonam P. Karande, Vd. Rajendra H. Dhate and Dr. Rashtrapal N.S. Uke

Abstract

Ayurveda is an Indian system of medicine serving the mankind since antiquity. The importance of Ahar has been described in the Ayurvedic Samhitas for better health and prevention of diseases. Among Trividh Upasthambha (sub-pillars) of body, Ahar is one of the important Upasthambha for healthy living being. For healthy living Ayurveda focus on consuming proper Ahar. Acharya Charak also stated that, Ahar is life of an individual, when it is taken with yukti (proper planning). The Ahar which is taken without Yukti i.e. improper quantity disturbs the sbalance among the body elements, called as Viruddha ahar. Viruddha Ahar sevan like combination of Matsya and Dugdha is Mahaabhishyandi. Abhishyandi guna cause obstruction of Rasavahi Sira and leads to many diseases. So to avoid diseases and live a healthy life specifically Abhishyandi gunatmak Viruddha ahar should avoided. Present study is taken which deals with the review of Abhishyandi gunatmak Ahar w.s.r. to Viruddha Ahar.

Keywords: Abhishyandi guna, Viruddha ahar, Upasthambha, Yukti.